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Arocho Family History

Arocho Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Puerto Rico): probably an altered form of Spanish Aroche.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Arocho family from?

You can see how Arocho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arocho family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Arocho families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Arocho families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arocho's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Arocho families in 1880.
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What did your Arocho ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Domistico were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arocho. 43% of Arocho men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Arocho women worked as a Domistico.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    43%
  • Jornabero
    29%
  • Carretero
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domistico
    100%

What Arocho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Arocho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arocho census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 548 immigration records available for the last name Arocho. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 584 military records available for the last name Arocho. For the veterans among your Arocho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arocho lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Arocho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Arocho in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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